Guyana have included former English Premier League defender Leon Cort in their squad for tomorrow’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Bermuda at the National Sports Centre.The 32-year-old, currently on loan at Charlton from Burnley, was born in Southwark, London but qualifies to play for Guyana through his mother’s side of the family.His brother Carl Cort, a former Newcastle and Wolves striker, has also committed himself to Guyana’s campaign but isn’t expected to be available until next month’s double-header against Trinidad & Tobago.Leon Cort, who made 30 appearances for Stoke City, was part of the squad which beat Barbados 2-0 at the National Stadium in Bridgetown on Friday night.“It’s really enjoyable because my grandparents and mother were born here so it’s an honour to come back and play for the national team. It’s nothing but joy and excitement really,” said Cort.The Golden Jaguars have also drafted in Ricky Shakes who plays professionally for Blue Square Bet Premier League side Ebbsfleet United in the UK.Shakes, 26, qualifies through his father’s nationality even though he won one cap for Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly against Iceland in 2006.The Guyana FA have gained permission from FIFA for Shakes to switch allegiance as the game was not competitive.Guyana coach Wayne (Wiggy) Dover believes the professional experience of the Cort brothers and Shakes would be a huge boost to his team’s qualifying chances.“I am very elated on behalf of the technical team that Carl and Leon Cort as well as Ricky Shakes will be joining our programme as we seek to qualify for the World Cup finals,” he said. “I believe that it is a good time for them to join us and the high level that they will bring, having played at the highest level in England can only boost us going forward in our two away games and then the final home and away tie against Trinidad & Tobago in November.”The Bermuda Football Association have publicly apologised for playing the wrong national anthem before Bermuda’s stunning 2-1 win over Trinidad on Friday night.A mix-up saw the anthem of the United States played rather than God Save The Queen. The BFA have promised it will never happen again.“On behalf of the BFA Executive, we apologise to the people of Bermuda for playing the incorrect national anthems on Friday evening at the Bermuda v Trinidad & Tobago World Cup qualifying match,” the BFA said in a statement last night.“We caused undue embarrassment and anxiety for which we are truly sorry. We also apologise to the people of the USA for the mistake.“Although this has happened previously, we have taken steps to ensure that this will not happen again.”